{"id":2250,"date":"2025-09-15T09:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/?p=2250"},"modified":"2025-09-15T09:06:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:06:15","slug":"jcccs-volleyball-next-generation-making-waves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/2025\/09\/15\/jcccs-volleyball-next-generation-making-waves\/","title":{"rendered":"JCCC\u2019s Volleyball Next Generation Making Waves"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Photo by: Vaughn Wheat)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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As the 2025-26 season starts, Johnson County Community College\u2019s volleyball lineup has been stacked with young and youthful energy, and it\u2019s paying off in a big way.<\/p>\n

Freshmen Alana Brewster (7), Lilly Waters (8), and Ava Esser (12) have each delivered standout performances that are already helping the team\u2019s dynamic, and it’s offering a glimpse at a promising future.<\/p>\n

Brewster has come out of the shadows as a steady presence at the net, recording 56 kills in her first 27 sets while hitting an efficient .320\u2013well above the team\u2019s average. Her ability to finish plays and stay consistent makes her a reliable option in high pressure moments.<\/p>\n

Waters was a standout from Derby High School and has quickly adjusted to the college level, after a tough injury that you wouldn\u2019t even realize happened. Known for her versatility and defensive toughness in high school, she has carried that same energy into her freshman season at JCCC, giving the Cavaliers a player who won\u2019t give up and can contribute in multiple ways.<\/p>\n

Esser has made the biggest splash of the season offensively, averaging 3.5 kills per set and delivering a record-breaking 31-kill performance earlier this season. Her scoring ability has already given JCCC a go-to option in key situations, arming the Cavaliers with a dynamic scoring threat.<\/p>\n

Together, Brewster, Waters, and Esser bring depth, energy, and confidence to the Cavaliers Volleyball team. Their early contribution is not only boosting this year\u2019s lineup, but also laying the groundwork for the team\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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